tightlipped

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Investigators have been tightlipped about any potential persons of interest in her disappearance, citing the ongoing investigation.

From Fox News • Dec. 28, 2021

Roku remains tightlipped on its planned budget for its new shows, vaguely telling the WSJ that it will be close to what typical cable shows spend.

From The Verge • Nov. 22, 2021

As for what Watson’s role will be as the season begins, Caserio remained tightlipped about his plans.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2021

In Weissmann’s insider account of the two-year Russia investigation, Where the Law Ends: Inside the Mueller Investigation, the former prosecutor goes about cataloguing the internal thinking, strategy, and shortcomings of Mueller’s tightlipped prosecutorial team.

From Slate • Sep. 22, 2020

"Watch your mouth, Criswell," advised Admiral Flack, tightlipped.

From If at First You Don't... by Brudy, John